TASK FORCE 5

Managing Community Resources: This initiative aims to protect natural and cultural resources, improve the community’s essential facilities and infrastructure, and promote environmentally sustainable practices. In short, we want to make the most of what we have and minimize duplicate efforts.

A community with a positive outlook to the future will invest in itself to ensure the health of its assets.

LEADERSHIP

MARTA MOODY

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

Bike Muncie is the outreach and education program of the Muncie Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Its mission is to promote increased use of cycling as a means of transportation, recreation, healthy lifestyle and reduced environmental impact. The includes members from local government, Cardinal Greenway, Metropolitan Planning Department, Ball State University, Chamber of Commerce, Muncie Visitors Bureau, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, public safety, bike-related businesses, and other cycling enthusiasts.

ScoutMuncie is a volunteer-led project to canvass Muncie’s neighborhoods and collect a comprehensive survey about the condition and potential historic value of the community. Volunteers from the Muncie Historic Preservation Commission and faculty, students, and staff from Ball State the survey utilized mobile devices and free apps developed by the Delaware County GIS Department. The resulting inventory map can be viewed here.

2.) Create a citizens-led committee in partnership with Ball State that will serve as clearinghouse and resource for residents, businesses and government in developing and implementing green practices and energy efficient initiatives.

3.) Develop an Energy Star program.

4.) Secure funding to support programs and initiatives.

5.) Develop a communication plan to inform MAP and the community about the importance of reducing carbon footprints and progress made toward this goal.